PICTURES: Luxury five bed Portlaoise home with own bar

An architecturally designed five bedroom home with its very own bar has come on the market in Laois for €495,000. Stretching to over 2,800 square feet  this property at Straboe, Portlaoise offers an opportunity to acquire a home of distinction for your family close to Portlaoise town centre. CONTINUE READING BELOW PHOTO

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Approached by a short driveway past an attractive lawn, the property is beautifully presented with a magnificent façade and quality finishes. The welcoming entrance hall sets the tone with its grand staircase, quality finishes, and light-filled space. To the front sits a superb sitting room with a feature brick fireplace and stove, large picture window, and warm timber flooring—an ideal family relaxation space.

The magnificent open-plan kitchen forms the heart of the home. Beautiful cabinetry, granite worktops, a large centre island, and a generous cooking area combine to create a stylish, highly functional workspace. Adjoining the kitchen is an impressive dining room with vaulted ceiling and wraparound windows offering panoramic garden views—perfect for entertaining. A second living room/playroom is perfectly situated off the kitchen.

There is a large utility room with exceptional finishes including pantry style cabinets and extensive worktop space.
A large ground-floor bedroom, and full bathroom complete the ground floor accommodation, offering excellent flexibility for multigenerational living or guest accommodation. The magnificent staircase leads to the most impressive galleried landing on the first floor. The first-floor hosts four superb bedrooms, each bright, well-proportioned, and finished to a very high standard. The master bedroom includes an ensuite bathroom and a large dressing room—an exceptional luxury in a country home.
A spacious family bathroom, and excellent storage complete this level.

The property has been meticulously maintained and is superbly presented. The finishes are of the highest standard with beautiful solid wood floors and exceptional quality doors and architraves. Such is the level of insulation in this home, it has been awarded a B3 Energy rating, meaning not only does it enjoy super low heating bills but also qualifies for a Low-Interest Rate Green Mortgage.

Outside, there is a large detached double garage and a magnificent home bar ideal for entertaining on the grand scale.
A beautiful and spacious garden to the rear is a perfect family space and is beautifully planted with native hedging and mature trees.